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In this edition of Hogan Lovells’ Standard Essential Patent (SEP) Update, we report on recent news and case decisions from China, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This bi-monthly newsletter summarizes the more notable SEP developments from key litigation arenas for owners and prospective licensees. Japanese language translation also availabe here. Spotlight Article

We are excited to be holding the “Going Global” cross-practice, multi-track seminar again this year, 26 November in Osaka and 28 November in Tokyo. Our IP speakers will guide participants through the following issues: Advanced trademark issues: What Japanese companies need to know about prosecution and enforcement in the U.S. and the EU This year, we are delighted to

Parallel imports may trigger controversial IP issues across the world and can be a headache for brand owners if not addressed strategically. In this webinar, our team of IP lawyers from our Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Ho Chi Minh City offices will: provide an overview of the situation in China, Hong Kong, Japan and

Last month, Nikkei interviewed Senior Counsel Theodore (Ted) Essex on the importance of The United States International Trade Commission (“ITC”) for Japanese companies. Ted first provided an overview of the function of this quasi-judicial federal agency which decides, based on patentees’ applications, whether to give an injunction on infringing products. He commented that the ITC

The Intellectual Property High Court (IPHC) rendered a judgement on 29 March 2018, granting a permanent injunction on the sale of shelving units marketed by the defendant. The IPHC found that the shelving units had similar characteristics to shelving units marketed by the plaintiff, and thus violated the Japanese unfair competition regulation. Both parties are

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) announced in March that some revisions would be made to the Trademark Examination Manual on 2 April, 2018. Main points of the revision are as follows: Changing the criteria for issuance of an office action relating to intention of use. Revision of the examination criteria for non-traditional trademarks (To make the

March 21 – At the new format Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards in Hong Kong, the Hogan Lovells IP practice has been awarded “Firm of the Year” in the following three categories, as well as for the new category of “Special Recognition” for innovation in IP. China Copyright Foreign Firm of the Year Hong Kong

We are pleased to announce that Imogen Fowler, Natalia Gulyaeva, Ruud van der Velden, Fred Ch’en and Marco Berliri (TMT) were selected as recipients of Client Choice Awards for 2018. “Client Choice recognizes those law firms and partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality of their service.

Having an eye for strategic detail is often a key to winning the IP disputes in Asia, whether you’re enforcing or defending your IP rights. In this webinar, trademark experts from our Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo offices will discuss the strategies to improve your chances in winning the trademark disputes in your jurisdictions. Topics covered during

Aging populations and rising healthcare costs across Asia — particularly in Japan — have created new market opportunities for generic drug makers operating in the region. For originator drug manufacturers, that means increased competitive pressures, and a new urgency to protect patents. In this interview with STAT News, Tokyo partner Dr. Fred Ch’en explains the political

From cosmetics to electronics, the quickening pace of counterfeit products continues to be a real threat to many businesses. Companies need more effective ways to protect their brand against fraud both online and offline. In this webinar, our speakers from China, Hong Kong, Japan and Vietnam will discuss key anti-counterfeiting strategies covering various jurisdictions. Join

We are delighted to have won the International Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year category in yesterday’s Asian Legal Business (ALB) Japan awards ceremony that paid tribute to the outstanding performance of private practitioners and in-house teams who have contributed significantly to the evolving legal landscape of the region. This award is a reflection of the leading work of

The astonishing growth of Asian economies has led to companies in the region making enormous strides in commercialising and monetising their IP rights. However, the region presents unique risks and challenges in the protection of IP rights. In this context, we are delighted to announce the launch of our IP enforcement toolkit for Asia which we hope

Hogan Lovells has recruited Akira Endo, former head of global brand legal management at Kao Corporation as a Consultant of the firm’s trademark practice. The appointment is a further step in enhancing the firm’s capabilities to provide services tailored to clients in Japan, including consulting services. Akira is a highly accomplished trademark professional with over

Asia IP Webinar series: We are running a series of webinars in 2017 to help you stay up to date with Intellectual Property news and developments in the Asia Pacific region. Covering a variety of topics of interest, we will be kicking off our series this month with a look at the world of Trademarks.

Our Intellectual Property team in Asia is celebrating a run of success taking home the following 5 awards across our offices in China, Japan and Vietnam: International IP Firm of the Year (China Law & Practice Awards); Best in IP (Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Award); Japan Trademark Firm of the Year (Asia IP) (Earlier this year we also

Until 2014, Japan’s Manufactured Imports and Investment Promotion Organization (“MIPRO“) published an annual “Directory of Foreign Brand Right Holders” (the “Directory“). The Directory was used by various enforcement agencies, and contained key information about foreign businesses’ trademarks as well as the contact details of brand owners. While MIPRO was unable to issue the Directory in 2015

As a party to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the Japanese government will revise its Trademark Act to raise limits on civil damages for trademark infringement. The increase in compensation for damages incurred through counterfeiting will apply in particular to famous brands. This will be useful for famous brand owners to take more effective action against counterfeiters

The Japanese Patent Office (JPO) announced on 27 October that it has issued its first-ever registration decisions for non-traditional trademarks. Among the accepted publications are 21 cases for sound marks, 16 for moving marks and 5 for position marks. The JPO has not yet issued any decisions regarding color marks, for which secondary meaning must be established

In May 2015 the accession of the U.S. and Japan to the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs took effect. These accessions significantly broaden the geographical scope of protection of industrial designs via the Hague System adding two of the world’s most important economies and increasing the number of countries and intergovernmental

Every year, Japan’s Manufactured Imports and Investment Promotion Organization (“MIPRO”) publishes a “Directory of Foreign Brand Right Holders” (the “Directory”). This is a well-regarded reference book used by various enforcement agencies containing key information about foreign businesses’ trademarks as well as the contact details of the brand owner. Getting your brands listed in the Directory

The latest amendment of the Trademark Act in Japan (“Amendment”) was announced on May 14, 2014. The Amendment will likely enter into force on April 1, 2015, with the exception of the changes relating to the regional collective marks, which took effect on August 1, 2014. There are two important changes in the Amendment. First,

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